Flood Alert Issued for River Great Ouse from Sharnbrook to Roxton
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Great Ouse affecting Bedford and surrounding areas as river levels remain high following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Great Ouse. The alert was officially raised at 8:29 AM on February 21, 2026, following recent heavy rainfall in the catchment area. While river levels are currently falling, they remain high, and flooding remains possible throughout the day.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically targets the geographic region of East Anglia, focusing on the River Great Ouse from Sharnbrook to Roxton. The following counties and areas are affected:
- Bedford
- Central Bedfordshire
- Milton Keynes
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Avoid crossing bridges near local watercourses where water levels are high.
- Monitor local weather reports for further updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently elevated but are on a downward trend. However, further light rainfall is forecast for today, February 21, and tomorrow, February 22. The Environment Agency does not expect the situation to escalate further at this time, but they continue to monitor both rainfall and river levels closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 21, 2026. Officials expect to provide an updated message by 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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